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Aug 04
2011
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Operation Clearwater Results- RED FLAG DayPosted by: diana on   |
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| # | Site | 8/3/2011 |
| SR1 | Hillsmere Shores | 20 |
| SR2 | Glen Isle Community Association | 4 |
| SR3 | Harbor Hills Association | 14 |
| SR4 | South River Manor | 10 |
| SR5 | Pine Whiff Community Association | 174 |
| SR6 | South River Park Comm. Ass. | 110 |
| SR7 | Selby Community Association | 140 |
| SR8 | Londontown Beach 5 | 44 |
| SR11 | Wilelinor Community Association | 390 |
| SR12 | Shoreham Beach Citizens Association | 144 |
As you drive ovet the South River bridge, you will notice a large Red Flag- this flag represents that the majority of the stations on the South River are high in bacteria
The bacteria results are very indicative of the rain event that we had yesterday morning coupled with the Canada Goose problem in a couple of communities.
Above is the Enterococci bacteria results from 8-3-2011 sampling, as per the EPA BEACHs Act guidance document and the Maryland Department of the Environment's bacteria sampling; the concentration must be lower 104 (cfu/100ml) colony forming units/100ml. The bacteria results for several areas are above the limit of 104 colony forming units/100ml. Please remember that the guidance the State of Maryland gives is that there should be no primary contact with the South River after a rain event such as the one earlier this week, so please everyone take the proper precautions, shower after swimming, cover or do not go into the river with open wounds. The most at risk are children, elderly, immune compromised, and pregnant.
On a separate note: As the temperature of the water increases Vibrio growth as well- there has been a case recently of a elderly man with a Vibrio infection last week. Please use caution when recreating in the South River. If you do acquire a suspicious infection, see your doctor immediately as it is important to treat this infection as quickly as possible. If you or someone you know happens to get sick or gets an infection as a result of swimming in the water, please let us know and fill out the attached form and return it to us. The AA County Health Department has a great fact sheet on Vibrio, which is attached. Vibrio is found naturally occurring in all waters, but as the temperature increases so does the concentration of this bacteria.
With the extremely hot temperatures bacteria concentrations may proliferate in areas that are already contaminated. Please, pick up your pet waste and do not feed the ducks or geese. Leaving the shoreline un-mowed and using items that are sparkly will deter the waterfowl from coming ashore causing the bacteria contamination.
Take Care Swimming or Recreating,
Sincerely,
Diana
